How long do planning decisions take near Whiteholme?

The average planning decision time near Whiteholme is 48 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Whiteholme?

The planning approval rate near Whiteholme is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whiteholme?

The most common type of planning application near Whiteholme is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whiteholme?

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Whiteholme, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whiteholme, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £182,567 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wyre
Parliamentary constituency: Blackpool North and Fleetwood
LSOA: Wyre 008C

Crime Statistics

165 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 61
anti-social-behaviour: 24
criminal-damage-arson: 17
other-theft: 17
vehicle-crime: 14
public-order: 8
shoplifting: 8
other-crime: 6
drugs: 3
robbery: 3
burglary: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whiteholme.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whiteholme.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Whiteholme based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Whiteholme.

- GOLF DRIVING RANGE, FLEETWOOD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY5 1RN
Discharge of conditions 3 (Surface Materials), 4 (Maximum Height), 12 (Surface Water Drainage), 13 (Drainage Management and Maintenance), 14 (Land Contamination), 15 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 16 (Biod
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-11-28
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- ANCHORSHOLME PRIMARY SCHOOL, EASTPINES DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 3RX
Discharge of the biodiversity net gain attached to planning permission 24/0674
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-09-08
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- 16 EMERALD CLOSE, BLACKPOOL, FY5 3LH
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Whiteholme in Lancashire

Whiteholme is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Whiteholme show an average sale price of £182,567, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Whiteholme area recorded 165 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whiteholme planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Whiteholme

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Whiteholme. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whiteholme may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Whiteholme were discharge of conditions (4).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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